Raila endorses Fernandes Barasa as Oparanya's replacement
ODM party leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Fernandes Barasa as the Kakamega governor Aspirant for ODM.
Raila while addressing residents at Sabatia market in Butere constituency said Barasa is the best to take over from the outgoing governor Wycliffe Oparanya.
"As we pass the baton to Barasa, Oparanya and I will go to Nairobi where he will help me work from there," Raila said.
Fernandes endorsement will likely block the gubernatorial ODM nominations in Kakamega.
Barasa will be facing Cleophas Malala of Kenya Kwanza alliance, Ayub Savula and Philip Kutima who are set to square it on nomination under DAP Kenya.
Earlier, Raila said he will fight to revive Kenya's economy when elected.
Raila said he has fought many battles and it was now time to fight for Kenya's economy.
"I have fought for the dictatorship in this country. I fought for the new Constitution and it's time to fight for our economy and to help our youths as well,"Raila said. BY THE STAR

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